I need an inch or so of lowering
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: lancaster, pa
installed the monotube last winter before proggressive stated that they would lower the front too..about 0.75inches..now bike looked a little off.used the blocks on the rear for awhile but they sort of suck. This sunday put on the 940's,so far so good.there set to 1/4 tight sag or soft..ect. did bottom out a little but its much different then the blocks hitting the fender,its the shocks bottoming out themselves.in a bit i will try the 1/2 way setting? It all seems to have worked out without takeing front appart again, improving rear shocks and diggin the lower look. kick stand is fine the way it is aswell.
Last edited by voodoodrug; Sep 15, 2010 at 10:49 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 765
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From: North East Ohio
I sent my original shocks to Phoenix customs and they did a fantastic job of lowering my original shocks. I had a friend use them also and he had just as much good luck with his. I also purchased a bagger brace too. O think their website is bitchinbaggers.com. Good luck
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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I'd go with this.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
and this.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
and this.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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I tried the 940 Ultra progressive about a month and like them and I am having a set of the 2011 sgcvo rear shocks delivered today. So by the end of the weekend I should be able to make someone a real good deal on some lowering rear shocks
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 162
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From: Bremerton, WA
I went with the progressive 440 HD 12" shocks in the rear. I wouldn't go Heavy Duty again, they are to stiff, but the height is nice. I also put the progressive front end lowering kit on. I like the height of my ride, again wish I would have gone with the standard 12in shock instead of the HD.
I talked with Sherry at Danny Gray about a big seat. She said it will lower me about two inches and push me back about 1in. That's next for me.
I talked with Sherry at Danny Gray about a big seat. She said it will lower me about two inches and push me back about 1in. That's next for me.
Last edited by RKC2010; Oct 20, 2010 at 07:59 AM. Reason: spelling
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 247
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From: Merritt Island Florida
I went with the Progressive 440 Heavy Duty 11.5 shocks - no way I will go back. The bike rides awesome, feels much better and I love the look. Plus, its easy to install them - all of about 15 minutes.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 269
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From: Southern Ont, Canada
I have to lower mine as well and there's a lot idea's out there, I have the reach seat and must say it didn't seem to lower me at all, maybe because I allways cheated and moved myself forward near the tank on the stock seat ..And I'm only 5.6 ..
